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April 9, 2026
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Not the season yet, I know, but dag, this picture just got me going.
The Art of Storytelling
I’m sure there are great lyricists out there today, but when you look at mainstream hip-hop, lyricism is gone. There are some artists out there that think they’re great storytellers, but they’re not. Nowadays there are certain things I don’t hear anymore from rappers: I haven’t heard the word “MC” in so long; I haven’t heard the word “lyrical.” A lot of rappers think they’re hardcore or say they’re from the streets and there’s that thing where they always say, “I live what I rhyme about, I rhyme about what I live.” But you don’t always have to do that. Because for me it’s not about telling the story — it’s about weaving the tale.
[Photo Credit: Frank Hoensch/Getty Images
Splish Splash
The NBA Finals start tonight. I am rooting for the Cavs because I’d like to see Cleveland celebrate a championship. But I also really enjoy watching the Warriors play and will not be sad to see them win, which I think they will do handily (say in 5 games). The Cavs just have too many injuries. Yes, they’ve got the best player in the world–and of his generation–in Lebron James, but the rest of the team just isn’t all that great and without Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving far from healthy, I just don’t see how they could pull it off.
Here’s hoping it’s a good, entertaining series.
[Photo Credit: David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images]
Good News, Bad News
First, the good news. Masahiro Tanaka was terrific in his return. Garrett Jones hit a bomb and the Yanks beat the Mariners, 3-1 to complete the 3-game sweep.
Bad News: Brian McCann is hurt and it could be serious.
You Make My Heart Sing
Before the Yanks split from Seattle, Masahiro Tanaka makes his return this afternoon against the M’s.
Brett Gardner CF
Chase Headley 3B
Alex Rodriguez DH
Mark Teixeira 1B
Brian McCann C
Garrett Jones RF
Didi Gregorius SS
Stephen Drew 2B
Ramon Flores LF
Never mind looking ahead:
Let’s Go Yank-ees!
Sure Do Hope C.C. Pitches a Nice Game Tonight, Don’t You?
It’s C.C., the big fella we still love, despite it all.
Brett Gardner CF
Chris Young LF
Alex Rodriguez DH
Mark Teixeira 1B
Chase Headley 3B
Carlos Beltran RF
Jose Pirela 2B
John Ryan Murphy C
Stephen Drew SS
Never mind the drizzle:
Let’s Go Yank-ees!
[Photo Credit: Hannah-Marie Hayes via MPD]
New York Minute
I’m on the subway last night and a short fat guy sits next to me. He takes out the New York Post and begins to read. Man next to him says, “Did you see the pictures of Caitlyn Jenner?”
The fat guy says he has not. So the other man takes out his phone and shows us a picture of Jenner.
The fat guy looks at it, shrugs and says, “So the hormones are working, huh?”
We talk about Jenner for a few minutes and the man with the phone says, “Hey, you gotta know yourself.”
The fat guy says, “That’s right.”
Afternoon Art
Lou by Erin Wong.
Back Where He Started
Michael Pineda returns to where it all started for him. Only hitch for the Yanks is that they have to face the beast that is Felix Hernandez.
Brett Gardner CF
Chase Headley 3B
Alex Rodriguez DH
Mark Teixeira 1B
Brian McCann C
Carlos Beltran RF
Didi Gregorius SS
Stephen Drew 2B
Ramon Flores LF
Never mind the late night:
Let’s Go Yank-ees!
Hold the Line (Love Isn’t Always on Time)
Adam Warren was good, man, it’s just that Jesse Chavez, a nice, young pitcher who has had a run of bad luck, was better.
Yanks lose, 3-0. Last week, it was the Rangers, this week, the A’s. Consistently inconsistent is how it goes for the now-you-see-me-now-you-don’t-2015-New York Yankees.
[Photo Credit: Mark Hartman via MPD]
Getting Even
The Warren Report–who looked so good last time out–tries to get the Yanks even with the A’s before they split for Seattle.
Brett Gardner CF
Chase Headley 3B
Alex Rodriguez DH
Mark Teixeira 1B
Carlos Beltran RF
Ramon Flores LF
John Ryan Murphy C
Didi Gregorius SS
Jose Pirela 2B
Never mind tomorrow:
Let’s Go Yank-ees!
"This ain't football. We do this every day."
--Earl Weaver
--Earl Weaver